04 Aug 1970
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1970
Page
1
President Nixon said he did not intend to label Sharon Tate murder defendants guilty, using Charles Manson as an example of media glorification of criminals. Officials later said he did not mean to prejudice legal rights.
Lake Superior shore tracts sought for Christa preserve are being leased to home buyers, provoking questions from Sen. Gaylord Nelson and Rep. Robert Kastenmeier as to why the Interior Department’s Bureau of Indian Affairs would peddle reservation land the National Park Service wants included in the Apostle Islands preserve.
Milwaukee, the 11th largest city, faces a national ranking as one of America's dirtiest. John Doyne Milwaukee County chief executive administrator reacted with disbelief after being informed Milwaukee placed ninth on the four-air list by the National Pollution Control Administration, challenging the assessment of its parks and tree lined streets.
Hurricane Celia slammed Corpus Christi and nearby towns with 89 mph winds, causing widespread destruction and at least 22 deaths. Supplies, utilities, and communications were severed as 200 National Guardsmen were deployed. Senator John Tower urged President Nixon to declare a disaster area amid mass evacuations and extensive property loss.
Darleen Rufener, a 1970 Monroe High School graduate and 1969 Green County Dairy Queen, was crowned Cheese Days Queen at Twining Park with two dignitaries present. Governor Knowses sent a congratulatory message praising Wisconsin cheese and urging greetings to Monroe and Green County residents. Co-chair Archie Myers outlined festival plans for September 19-20 as the Swiss weekend with band concerts noted for the coming three weeks.
The Brodhead council extends the city parks curfew by 60 days and plans a permanent ordinance. Public nuisances and fire hazards are eyed at two properties. Rezoning requests for blocks 197 to 199 and a waste-coverage contract for the dump are approved. Park entrances and sundown closures prompt changes at North Park with winter building locks proposed.
Congressman Robert Kastenmeier guides an anti obscenity mail bill to House passage by a 322 to 4 vote. The measure targets unsolicited salacious advertisements and carries penalties up to 50 000 dollars or five years, with stricter penalties for later offenses. The bill moves to the Senate for final action.
Mayor urges public to learn city ordinances on burning in Monroe. Burning in streets is illegal at all times. Within fire limits a permit is required. outside, legality hinges on a responsible watcher and lack of nuisance. Complaints can render bonfires illegal.
The Bloodmobile will stop in Green County Juda at Zion United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday August 11. The Juda site has a 50 pint quota with plans to accommodate regular donors and walk-ins. Paul Matzke and Mrs Ida Vanderbilt lead the organizing committee to ensure a successful drive.
Police and fire investigators seek an arsonist linked to six fires at two apartment buildings and a home. The worst blaze damaged an eight unit building with more than 20000 dollars in damage from two fires started in a basement locker room, according to Deputy State Fire Marshal Frank Roberts.
The AP report cites U S sources claiming Soviet pilots may have flown four MIG21s downed near the Suez Canal last week in a clash with Israeli fighters. If confirmed, it would mark the first direct Israel Soviet air combat.
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